VW Touran Unveiled at Leipzig Motor Show

09 April, 2010 05:23:00

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Volkswagen has unveiled the new Touran, the most successful German compact MPV, at the Leipzig Motor Show.

Featuring fresh styling, pioneering technology and a range of efficient new petrol and diesel engines, the new Touran is set to build on the strong reputation of the 1.13 million examples of the compact MPV sold across Europeto date.

The new Touran features styling that takes inspiration from the design direction established by the Polo, Golf and new Touareg. The new grille features strong horizontal lines that are replicated in the new front bumper while at the rear, revised tail-lights featuring intricate LED bulbs are fitted along with a new tailgate and bumper.

The versatility that has led to the Touran establishing a loyal customer base has been retained in the new car. The new Touran is fitted with seven seats as standard, the third row of which can be folded down into the floor of the vehicle to leave a 695 liter loadspace that can be increased to 1,913 liters when the centre row of seats is folded. A total of 39 storage compartments can be found around the new Touran.

Powering the Touran is a range of highly efficient new forced induction engines that promise greater performance and economy while delivering fewer emissions. The entry-level petrol engine is a new 1.2-liter TSI unit delivering 105 PS. It’s joined by a 1.4-liter TSI engine developing 140 PS.

The diesel range comprises two engines with four different power outputs. A 1.6-literTDI engine is available with a choice of 90 or 105 PS outputs while the 2.0-liter TDI engine offers 140 or 170 PS. In addition, the 1.2 TSI 105 PS petrol and 1.6-liter 105 PS diesel engines can be specified in BlueMotion Technology trim complete with Start/Stop and, in the case of the latter, the ability to return 61.4 mpg UK on the combined cycle – making the new Touran the most efficient MPV Volkswagen has ever produced.